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When was the last time you watched a television show WITHOUT your laptop, tablet or smartphone also in use? You’re probably having a difficult time remembering. More and more we feel the need to be constantly connected and to share what we’re doing or thinking RIGHT THAT MINUTE. This is especially true if you’re active on Twitter, which is designed to have you update as things happen. So, it seems that there is a natural fit between social media and your favorite television show, right? It’s become pretty common to see a hashtag on your screen as you watch a show. The producers hope that you’ll use their hashtag to engage in conversation with others and also offers them easily traceable data.​Here are a few examples of shows that REALLY know what they’re doing:

Pretty Little LiarsThis team absolutely KILLS IT on social. They keep your attention during the week between shows and even during the breaks by having so many of their actors, producers, writers and directors on social media. They, as a team, have a clear commitment to interacting with one another and their fans. All of these people provide great extra content that fans are always eager for. They support one another in their other endeavors and they share their personal lives just enough to make you feel like you’re connected to them. No wonder this show is the MOST TWEETED about of all time!

Bones FOX proves that they know what they’re doing as far as connecting with fans. The official Twitter account tweets when the show is airing and the actors are actively involved as well. There are always new things being shared via the official account that encourages fans to pay attention all week long. They even bring writers in on discussions to connect with their online audience.

Dancing with the StarsNot only do they have stars on the show that are active on social media, these guys have partnered with Facebook to show real-time data about the buzz each performance is making as it is actually happening. They also feature tweets from fans after each performance. This encourages fans to watch live and to participate often.

Person of InterestWant to see your photo aired on national television? This is the show to get involved in for you. They ask fans to submit their photos through Facebook for a chance for them to be used on the show. They also have an app that you can check “threat levels” on, which keeps fans engaged even when the show isn’t on.

GleeThese guys did a great job of keeping their fans focused on the show AND they even tweeted as the show was airing. This gave fans extra incentive to tune in while the show was airing instead of recording it or waiting for it online the next day. FOX even came up with an app to provide digital content, news, announcements, behind the scenes info and more for all of their shows.